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Games People Play: The Basic Handbook of Transactional Analysis.We think we're relating to other people but actually we're all playing games. Forty years ago, Games People Play revolutionized our understanding of what really goes on during our most basic social interactions. More than five million copies later, Dr. Eric Berne's classic is as astonishing and revealing as it was on the day it was first published. This anniversary edition features a new introduction by Dr. James R. Allen, president of the
We think we're relating to other people-but actually we're all playing games.Forty years ago, Games People Play revolutionized our understanding of what really goes on during our most basic social interactions. More than five million copies later, Dr. Eric Berne's classic is as astonishing-and revealing-as it was on the day it was first published. This anniversary edition features a new introduction by Dr. James R. Allen, president of the International Transactional Analysis Association, and Kurt Vonnegut's brilliant Life magazine review from 1965.
We play games all the time-sexual games, marital games, power games with our bosses, and competitive games with our friends. Detailing status contests like "Martini" (I know a better way), to lethal couples combat like "If It Weren't For You" and "Uproar," to flirtation favorites like "The Stocking Game" and "Let's You and Him Fight," Dr. Berne exposes the secret ploys and unconscious maneuvers that rule our intimate lives.
Explosive when it first appeared, Games People Play is now widely recognized as the most original and influential popular psychology book of our time. It's as powerful and eye-opening as ever.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: 08/27/1996
ISBN: 9780345410030
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.53w x 0.58d
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★★★★★ 3
Nice Artwork
Format: Paperback
This is a very colorful book with nice artwork. A fun book to look at for young kids.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Funny story for kids.
Format: Paperback
My son who is 7 years old can’t get enough of this book! It a funny story that any child in his age bracket will enjoy. It was a perfect addition to his Easter basket.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Quality
Format: Hardcover
Grandson loves books
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Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2026
★★★★★ 5
A book every teacher/parent should read!
Format: Hardcover
I LOVE this book because the "bad seed" reminds me of my son. I don't believe there are any "bad kids" in the world but I'm sure kids look at themselves as bad if that is all they ever hear. I love how this story gives a sympathetic backstory on how he got "so bad" and how he is trying to do better and change his bad ways. Even though my son isn't perfect, he sure does try to do good and his behavior improves when people notice the POSITIVE instead of the negative. I absolutely love the last lines of the book where the other seeds are gossiping (another lesson) saying, "Hey! There goes that bad seed," and another seed sticks up for him and says, "Actually, he isn't that bad anymore." Then the "bad seed" turns around with a smile on his face and says, "I heard that." Moral of the story.....children are always listening. Focus on the positive rather than the negative and a child's self-talk and behavior will drastically improve. My son's 2nd grade year was so negative and he was always getting into trouble. I rarely heard the good and neither did my son. His 3rd grade year was amazing. The teacher really focuses on pointing out his good choices and what a difference that made in my son's attitude toward school. Thank you Jory John for writing this book. I also love the book, "I Love You Already" which teaches readers about friendship, love, patience, loyalty and forgiveness. :)
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Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2018
★★★★★ 5
Kids learn to keep going
Format: Hardcover
Used for read aloud
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Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2026
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